Beluga for days

Recently a few mates and I were craving some Sushi, and so one bright spark recommended Beluga (Umhlanga) for some great Sushi and Dim Sum. I had never been before, and the idea of finding good tasting Dim Sum in Durban, was a new one to me. Anyway we were hungry (as always) and decided to get some grub.

Upon arrival we were invited inside the restaurant by some breezy hostesses, we were taken to an elegantly dressed table and soon after our waiter was ready to serve us, but not before offering up some complimentary bread.

We started out with cocktails which were of course half-price. I say "of course", because Beluga's trademark is being know for offering half priced Sushi, Dim Sum and cocktails almost all week long.

Following a squizz through the vast array of choices on the menu, we decided on the Roasted Butternut, Feta and Onion Pot Sticker. We requested that the Dim Sum skip the pan frying phase, as we just wanted it steamed. Or waited obliged and delivered what we asked for. An order of Spinach and Cream Cheese Har Gau was also on the table. We furthered that with some Deep Fried Wontons, however when we got the Wontons we found that our waiter got the order wrong. No problemo, he was nice enough to correct his mistake and quickly offered us the incorrect Wontons to taste on the house.

Next up was the sushi, we opted for 8 pieces of the Salmon California Rolls along with 1 Vegetarian Handroll as well as 2 pieces of the Bean Curd Nigiri. It tasted great and all the ingredients were of the highest quality and most importantly fresh! The presentation of the plates were fantastic and the vibe of Beluga provided a great ambiance for a lunch date with good friends.

I won't hesitate going back to try a main dish or two, along with one of the delicate sounding desserts.

A culmination of a good convenient location, good team, efficient service and most of all AMAZING food is totally worth a trip to Beluga. I'm glad I don't have to go back to China to find me some good Dim Sum, cos that is one delicacy that is tough to get right, but Beluga has it down!

The restaurant chain runs an awesome website, where you can check out their menu, and locate a restaurant closest to you. You can find the site here.

For now Beluga Gateway has my heart and it provides the perfect spot for a catch up lunch with the buddies, date night or even some wholesome family dining.